Westerleigh

Westerleigh is a residential care home in Stanley, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 58 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Akari Care, which operates 28 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Westerleigh Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Westerleigh has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to Westerleigh include Benton Care Services Limited, Stanley Park and Stanley Park. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.